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Leaders Unite to Honor Captain Vijayakanth on His 2nd Death Anniversary

Political leaders from across the spectrum gathered in Chennai to pay homage to former DMDK chief Captain Vijayakanth on his second death anniversary. Union Minister L. Murugan praised Vijayakanth's dedication to the downtrodden and his role as a public model, while BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan shared personal memories of their bond. Vijayakanth, a prolific actor turned politician, founded the DMDK in 2005 and led it to become the principal opposition in 2011. His political journey included a significant alliance with the NDA in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections before the party's later electoral decline.

Key Points: Political Leaders Pay Tribute to Captain Vijayakanth in Chennai

  • Cross-party tributes in Chennai
  • Legacy of serving downtrodden
  • 2014 alliance with NDA
  • From film star to political force
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Leaders pay tribute to former DMDK chief Captain Vijayakanth in Chennai on his 2nd death anniversary

DMK, BJP leaders including Udayanidhi Stalin & L. Murugan paid homage to DMDK founder Captain Vijayakanth on his 2nd death anniversary in Chennai.

"He always worked for the downtrodden... His legacy will continue. - Union Minister L. Murugan"

Chennai, December 28

Leaders from DMK, BJP and other parties paid tribute to the DMDK founder Captain Vijayakanth on his second death anniversary in Chennai on Sunday.

DMDK President Premalatha Vijayakanth paid her respects to her husband. Union Minister L. Murugan, Former Union Minister of State for Finance and Shipping and senior TN BJP leader Pon. Radhakrishnan was also present on the occasion.

Paying tribute to the late DMDK founder Vijayakanth, Union Minister L Murugan said, "He always worked for the downtrodden. He always thought about others who worked with him... He was a role model to everyone... His legacy will continue."

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin also joined in to pay tribute to Vijayakanth.

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan said that Vijayakanth always considered her as his sister, as she paid emotional tribute to him.

"He would always call me his sister, Thangachi... In 2014, he intensified the victory of PM Modi. PM Modi Modiji was also very affectionate towards him... We are pleased to pay homage to him," she said.

Vijayakanth died on December 28, 2023, due to COVID-19 and prolonged illness.

Vijayakanth has acted in more than 150 films and is known for action movies. As a Nadigar Sangam president, President Vijayakanth helped cinema artists. Vijayakanth founded his party in 2005 called 'Desiya Murpoku Dravida Kazhgam'.

In the 2011 State Elections, Vijayakanth DMDK won 26 seats from 41 contested seats and became the principal opposition.

DMDK contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election in alliance with the NDA. The party secured 14 seats in that election. However, the party fought the 2016 General election in alliance with the left-aligned People's Welfare Front alliance but performed poorly in the election, not winning even a single constituency and losing deposits in the majority of its seats.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see leaders from different parties paying respects. Beyond politics, he was a human being who contributed to society. His work for cine artists as Nadigar Sangam president is often overlooked. May his soul rest in peace.
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Aman W
Captain was a phenomenon. 2011 election results showed his peak. It's a bit sad to see how the party's fortunes declined later. But his legacy in Tamil cinema is permanent. "Captain" ah vida matten!
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Sarah B
While the tributes are respectful, it's also a reminder of how fragmented opposition space has become in Tamil Nadu. DMDK's rise and fall is a case study in Indian regional politics. A respectful critique: perhaps the party relied too much on his charismatic image without building a strong grassroots structure for the long term.
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Karthik V
Emotional to read about Tamilisai Soundararajan's tribute. Shows the personal bonds in politics. His alliance with NDA in 2014 was a significant moment. Gone too soon due to COVID. A great loss.
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Nisha Z
My father was a huge fan of his movies and later his politics. He always said Captain spoke for the common man. Seeing DMK and BJP leaders together at this event is a rare show of unity for a departed leader. Good gesture.

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